Will a warm winter affect India's agricultural output?

In its December-February forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that North and Northwest India might experience a warmer winter this time.
 
While this could mean some respite from the intense cold of North India, it could also harm the standing rabi crops if the temperature rise is unusual and abnormal.
 
How could a warm winter affect farm output? Listen to this podcast to know more.